Welcome to the Ashwick Parish Website. Situated in East Somerset, Ashwick Parish comprises all or part of the Mendip Hills villages or hamlets of Ashwick, Benter, Binegar, Gurney Slade, Neighbourne, Nettlebridge and Oakhill.

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The Parish of Ashwick is situated in the eastern area of the Mendip Hills, 4 miles north of Shepton Mallet, and 6 miles north-east of the Cathedral City of Wells. Ashwick Parish is one of dispersed settlements, with the village of Oakhill being the largest populated area. Smaller hamlets are at Benter and Neighborne and a small cluster of houses close to Ashwick church. The Parish also embraces part of the hamlet of Nettlebridge and part of the village of Gurney Slade.

There are many isolated farmsteads and today, farming is the major economic activity taking place in the Parish.

Ashwick is an ancient settlement dating back to the 9th century, but with much older connections. The Roman road, the Fosse Way, passes along the eastern boundary of the parish and to the west is Maesbury hill fort, a major Iron Age settlement.

The parish contains a network of thriving communities: churches, pubs, a school, farms, small businesses, and many people who choose to live in this beautiful part of the Somerset countryside and commute to nearby towns.

Why not start the new year with a country walk. Mendip Ramblers are leading two walks from Oakhill on Sunday 18th of January. These walks are free and open to the community – you do not need to be a member of the ramblers. Both walks start from the village hall, The Recreation Ground, at the top of Zion Hill (BA35AN). The first walk starts at 10 am and is 7 miles. The second walk starts at 1.30 pm and is 4 miles. Join us for either or both walks. If you need more details call Les Stather on 07768556735